Metal Picker/ Scrap Yard Operative
Location: Cardiff CF24 2RX (Rover Way)
Pay Rate: £13.10 per hour (£30,770 per annum equivalent)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (45 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary - duration likely to be several months/ ongoing
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for Metal Pickers/Scrap Yard Operatives to join our clients busy scrap processing site in Cardiff. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you'll play a key part in ensuring materials are sorted, inspected, and handled safely in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manually handle and sort scrap materials
Inspect and classify materials accurately
Organise and separate metals in line with company procedures
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across work areas
Clean workspaces and equipment, including conveyor belt cleaners
Report hazards, near misses, and incidents using ProSafety systems
Follow all health & safety policies, including Safe Systems of Work
Support environmental and safety processes onsite
Undertake training as required
Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Plant Manager
About You
Experience in a hands-on or outdoor working environment
Good understanding of Health & Safety practices
High attention to detail and accuracy
Reliable, self-motivated, and flexible
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
Recruitment Process
Successful candidates will be required to complete:
Interview and selection process
Medical assessment which involves a drug & alcohol test
Unspent convictions check
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